CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: NINE EDUCATORS OF STILLWATER SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED WITH PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

STILLWATER: It takes dedicated individuals to inspire, educate, and support students on their academic journey. Recently, The Partnership Plan recognized nine staff and teachers of Stillwater Area Public Schools for their outstanding contributions to education. Join The Partnership Plan as we celebrate these dedicated teachers and staff members who go above and beyond to educate and inspire students.

The 2024 Partnership Award recipients are:
1. Jody Kinney, School Psychologist, Early Childhood Family Center
2. Megan Groves, 3rd Grade Teacher, Afton-Lakeland Elementary
3. Angela Burke, Paraprofessional, Afton-Lakeland Elementary
4. Lisa Milanovich, Special Education Teacher, Brookview Elementary
5. Margy Butala, Special Education Program Lead, Stonebridge Elementary
6. Corrie Christensen, 6 th Grade Science Teacher, Stillwater Middle School
7. Amanda Mateer, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Oak-Land Middle School
8. Liz Nelson, School Counselor, Stillwater Area High School
9. Andrea Schueler, 9-12 Grade Teacher/Interim AVID Coordinator, Stillwater Area
High School

The recipients of Partnership Awards have demonstrated excellence in various areas, from
innovative teaching methods to creating a positive school culture to mentoring other staff.

Their passion for education shines through in everything they do, inspiring students and
coworkers to reach their full potential.
The Partnership Plan, the nonprofit educational fund for Stillwater Area Public Schools, selects Partnership Award recipients every year from the hundreds of staff and teachers in Stillwater Area Public Schools. The recipients are nominated by co-workers, residents, parents, and even students. A community review panel scores each nomination. The recipients were surprised in their buildings recently with the news that they were being honored and will also be publicly recognized at the Partnership Party on Thursday, May 2nd at Rustic Roots Winery from 5:30- 8:00 pm. Tickets to the event are on sale now at https://partnershipplan.org/partnership-party. In addition to the recognition, each recipient will designate a $1,000 award from The Partnership Plan to the school of their choice.

Photo: Partnership Award winners Megan Groves and Angela Burke are surrounded by a group of students at Afton-Lakeland Elementary who helped her celebrate the Partnership Award she was presented. Groves and Burke are two of nine teachers and support staff of Stillwater Area Public Schools receiving the award this year.